Veterinary Surgeon (Part Time) - Ashfield Veterinary Surgery

We are an experienced team of 4 Vets (over 40 years of experience), 6 RVNS (total of almost 30 years of experience), PCA, SVN, Reception, and Practice Manager (who is also an experienced vet) supporting us on a daily basis.

Our RVNs are amazing! They are very proactive with Schedule 3, and have a keen interest in clinics. As well as the usual nurse consults, they do geriatric clinics and weight clinics. We have a number of progression stories within the team, our PCA progressed from a Receptionist position and is now starting her RVN training. Our Clinical Director started life at Ashfield as a locum Vet and progressed onto senior vert followed by CD.

Teamwork is important to us - We discuss cases frequently to ensure we get the best outcome for the patient. We are a very friendly, caring and well-organised practice and we often do team building exercises and arrange nice meals after work.

We are looking for a part-time veterinary surgeon with good all-round GP experience and confidence with routine surgeries and all client communications. You will be joining a small and supportive/ friendly team, who are passionate about high clinical standards and contextualised care for their patients and who look after each other.

Due to expanding the team we need a Small Animal Vet - Ashfield Veterinary Surgery, Annfield Plain, county Durham / Part-Time over 3 days/ Salary of up to £67k DOE FTE dependant on experience+ Benefits / Relocation Package available for those moving to the area / Visa sponsorship (must be eligible to register with RCVS)

We are based in a beautiful rural county within 6 miles from historic Durham City and 20 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and only minutes away from stunning countryside.

We are a very well established practice with many loyal clients. Nearly 2 years ago we moved to the current purpose built premises which has been a huge success for both clients and staff.

We have 3 consultation rooms, 1 nurse/cat room consultation, separate cat and dog waiting areas, in house pharmacy, and state of the art prep room and theatre. We also have onsite parking with an electric car charging point., This is a Part-time position. The working hours would be based on 3 working days (between the hours of 9 am to 6.30 pm), however we are flexible to discuss working patterns to suit the right candidate. Its 1 in 4 Saturdays (9 am-12.30 pm) - there are no on-call duties, giving you a great work-life balance.

Our rewards package includes:

• Dedicated CPD Allowance and access to a suite of internal courses developed by our in-house learning & development team of Vets and Nurses


• Certificates supported and funded


• Free Knowledge Hub offering over 260 courses and 235 webinars covering a variety of clinical and non-clinical topics


• Wellbeing initiatives including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across our group


• Other Health and Wellbeing benefits include Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership


• Forward thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave


• CVS Save as your earn scheme - purchase discounted shares in the company and benefit from the Groups increase in share price over that time!


• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks' pay to support exceptional life events, private medical insurance available after first month service at discounted rates


• Practice Bonus Scheme


• Workplace Pension


• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme


• RCVS and VDS fees paid


• Discounted Treatment for your Pet….